FAQ : MPEG Transport Stream (MPEG-TS) license

*NOTE: Live:Air and Live:Air Solo cannot directly generate an MPEG-TS stream from within the program, they can only generate RTMP. However, Live:Air and Live:Air Solo can be used as an Encoder source with the Teradek Core service, and this allows MPEG-TS streams to be sent out from a Core-controlled Sputnik server.

MPEG-TS is not supported on the following devices:

Bolt

Clip

COLR

Sphere

VidiU (original)

VidiU Mini

VidiU Pro

Which devices have built-in support for MPEG-TS?

The following devices have built-in support of the MPEG-TS streaming protocol and do not require the purchase of a separate license.

Bond II

Bond Pro

Slice

T-RAX

NOTE: an MPEG Transport Stream license will not appear in the Encoder's web user interface, but the option is still unlocked in firmware and able to be configured.

The demo license offers all functionality of the full MPEG-TS license -- there is no time limit or restriction on video bitrate or resolution.

However, a watermark is placed on the video streamed while the demo license is in place.

Do I need a license for the Teradek Decoder?

No, the license is only needed on a Cube Encoder.

The license is not needed on a Cube Decoder, Slice Decoder, or T-RAX Decoder as the ability to receive MPEG Transport Stream is built in to those devices.

NOTE: an MPEG Transport Stream license will not appear in the Decoder's web user interface, but the option is still unlocked in firmware and able to be configured.

Can I transfer the MPEG-TS license from one device to another?

No, licenses are unique per device. Once issued, licenses are non-transferable and non-refundable.

What audio and video codecs are available with MPEG-TS?

1st gen Cube, 2nd gen Cube, Cube Pro, Bond II, Bond Pro, Slice, T-RAX

Video : the video codec is H.264. It's not possible to send MPEG-2 or MPEG-1 video, only H.264.

Audio : in addition to the default AAC audio codec, the MPEG-1 Layer 2 (sometimes referred to as "MPEG-2") audio codec is available for devices which require that codec. AAC is the recommended audio codec.

3rd gen Cube, 4th gen Cube:

Video : the video codec is H.264 (AVC) or H.265 (HEVC) as a user selection. It's not possible to send MPEG-2 or MPEG-1 video, only H.264 or H.265.

Audio : in addition to the default AAC audio codec, the MPEG-1 Layer 2 (sometimes referred to as "MPEG-2") audio codec is available for devices which require that codec. AAC is the default, and is the recommended audio codec.